Archives for July 2013

‘“That’s the part that makes it so much fun I think, having the pressure on your shoulders at the end of a game or in a tie game,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun, I really enjoy it and that’s what makes goaltending so special.”’

‘Adam, 23, appeared in four games with the Sabres last season, scoring one goal. In addition, the St. John’s, Newfoundland, native appeared in 67 games for the Rochester Americans of the American League, collecting 15 goals and 22 assists. Over the last three seasons, Adam appeared in 75 NHL games, picking up 25 points (14-11).’

‘Hackett was acquired last season in a trade with the Minnesota Wild and spent just about the entire season in the American Hockey League. Overall, Hackett has appeared in 13 NHL games, including one last season with Minnesota. He is 3-7-0 with a 2.64 GAA in his NHL career.’

‘The Oct. 28 visit by the Lindy Ruff-led Stars might be the second-most interesting date of the season, behind only the March 9 trip into town by Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks. And I would imagine the Oct. 14 visit by Jason Pominville and the Wild will be another big house that would have otherwise never happened.’